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CALIFORNIA
July 12 – August 2 or 6, 2019
A premier English development, cultural acclimation, and
travel experience for international students
Fall 2018
Summer English Institute (SEI)
The best preparation for studying in America!
What is SEI?
SEI is a unique experience that allows international students to improve their
English, build their confidence, get acclimated to American education and
culture, learn important life skills, visit prestigious American universities, and
explore America! SEI is run by WA Global Network, the office of international
programs for Wheaton Academy, one of the oldest and most respected
private high schools in America.
Who Attends?
Any student ages 11-18 who meets the admissions criteria may attend SEI.
Additionally, all students entering a WA Global Network school are required to
attend and receives specialized preparation for their school.
Where is SEI?
Students will fly into Los Angeles and will be greeted by SEI staff members at
the airport. Students will then ride to California Baptist University located in
Riverside, California near Los Angeles. All classes and activities will take place
on CBU’s beautiful 160-acre campus. California Baptist University is one of the Goals of SEI
top private universities in Southern California with over 10,000 students and
hundreds of majors, minors, and programs. Students will enjoy CBU’s beautiful
campus, pleasant California weather, and state-of-the-art facilities.
1 English Language Improvement
When is SEI? 2 Preparation for American Education
July 12 – August 2 or 6, 2019
Students must arrive in Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) between 6:00 3 Building Character & Confidence
AM and 8:00 PM on Friday, July 12. The student’s family is responsible for all
international flights.
4 Leadership & Life Skills Development
Students returning to their home country after the West Coast Active Learning
Week must schedule flights to depart from San Francisco on August 2 between
6:00 AM and 7:00 PM. 5 Cultural Acclimation
For students going on the East Coast Active Learning Week, they will depart
from New York-JFK Airport on August 6 between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM. 6 Highly Ranked University Visits
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A Strong History
Over the past 8 years, over 1,000 students from over
“SEI was the beginning of my journey in
15 countries have been a part of the life-transforming, the United States. It helped me make the final
unforgettable SEI experience! decision to say goodbye to my hometown, get on
a 13-hour flight, and enter a culture so different
WA Global Network staff have been privileged to work with hundreds of from my own. I was amazed by the classes at
international students who have graduated from the Summer English Institute. SEI: the way teachers interacted with students
Many SEI graduates have gone on to return to their home country with was something I had never experienced before.
improved English skills and a new sense of confidence. Other graduates have The relationship between teachers and students surpassed the basic
gone on to excel in their American high schools and universities. rules and orders. It was built on mutual respect. As a result, I became a
Students who attend SEI leave with fond memories of being challenged to more independent thinker and learner, which means I could study on
improve their English and critical thinking skills by their teachers. They leave my own without the need of receiving orders from my teachers. More
with a better understanding of western culture. They leave with many important importantly, SEI gave me the ability to explore my strong suits and the
life skills learned and life-long relationships made. courage to pursue my interests, both of which are crucial life skills to
Flying to America for one month can be an exciting opportunity for a have for my future. SEI granted me a great head start for American high
student and their parents. WA Global Network is a trustworthy partner for the school and college education.”
development of students from around the world. We count it both a privilege Peter Wang
and important responsibility to treat students with the utmost care and SEI Graduate now studying at UC-Berkeley
respect while providing a top quality safe and nurturing environment.
SEI Staff
Each year, a team of over 45 teachers and staff are recruited from around the United States from top private
high schools and universities to educate students at SEI
The teachers and staff at the Summer English Insitute are recruited from
throughout the United States. They include university students, certified and
experienced high school teachers at some of the top private high schools
in the country, businessmen, businesswomen, and university professors. All
employees are carefully screened and interviewed by WA Global Network to
ensure only the most qualified and trustworthy people are working with SEI
students.
SEI is proud to have many returning employees each year, providing incredibly
valuable continuity from year to year. Our staff truly cares about each and
every student and loves getting to know students and challenging them
to improve. Every employee is not only equipped with the experience and
training for their role, but are also a role model for students to immitate.
The SEI leadership and staff is committed to making SEI one of the most
memorable and valuable months of our students’ lives each summer.
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Life at SEI
Level Placement & Testing Food
Students are placed in the appropriate SEI English level based on the The food at CBU is currently ranked as the #2 best college food in the
following available components: WA Global Network’s assessment conducted state of California, next to UCLA and UC-San Diego, and #7 best food of
during a Skype or WeChat interview, an English test like TOEFL or iTEP SLATE, all colleges in the United States. Students typically eat 3 meals a day in the
a group interview assessment at an SEI meeting in a student’s home city, and college cafeteria. The California Baptist University cafeteria offers a spacious
years of English study. dining area with fresh vegetables and fruit, traditional American food, and
Asian-themed dishes. Asian noodles and other snacks will be available in the
Supervision dorm for purchase.
We have over 45 well trained, carefully selected staff, and
our staff-to-student ratio is 1 to 3.This allows extensive
personal attention from native English speakers. Each is a
responsible supervisor and great role model who will model
positive life patterns for each student to emulate. Additionally,
there are chaperones available to ensure safe travel to America
and back to the student’s home country for select cities.
Health & Safety
Student safety at SEI is our #1 priority. California Baptist University is located
in a safe gated community. Campus security monitors the campus 24 hours
a day. SEI has a full-time nurse on site at all times and additional medical
resources are within five minutes of campus. Adult supervisors live in the
dorm and are present on each hall at all times students are present. Students
have easy and close access to adults for any need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Insurance Coverage
Comprehensive medical and travel insurance is included in the price of
attending SEI. Each student who attends SEI is covered by an insurance policy from
the moment they begin flying to America. In the unlikely event a student becomes
ill or is injured, the insurance policy covers medical for illnesses or injuries which
occur while the student is at SEI. The insurance policy does not cover pre-existing
conditions, dental care, or psychological care. SEI staff members will personally
care for any student who becomes ill or is injured. Complete policy coverage
Housing details are available at waglobalnetwork.org/sei/insurance.
All students stay in modern air-conditioned dormitories on the university
campus, ranked #3 in best college dorms in all of California. Each student
will have one roommate. Dorms are equipped with shared bathrooms. Boys
and girls will live in separate halls and be divided by age groups. No student is
allowed in the opposite gender’s building, hallway, or rooms at any time and
students are always closely supervised, with their counselor just a few doors
away.
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Family Color
In addition to the supervision by SEI teachers and staff, each student is
part of an SEI Family color group. Each family is known by its family color
which leads to family identity and pride. Families have friendly but intense
competitions all throughout SEI. Students may choose their Family identify
preference in April.
Awards
SEI presents weekly awards to students for their outstanding performance
and character, including: Shakespeare Writing Award, Churchill Leadership
Award, Aristotle Thinking Award, Carnegie Improvement Award, Jeremy Lin
Activity Award, Amelia Earhart Risk Award, Student of the Week, and more.
Students are rewarded for strong efforts and achievements.
Community Time
Each day all SEI students and staff meet together which gives students
important opportunities to listen and understand large group announcements,
participate in group activities and to develop the confidence to present in
front of a group. Students are given weekly awards to recognize outstanding
achievement and effort during Community Time.
“SEI allowed me to improve my English,
make friends, and gave me confidence
to enter my new school.”
—Jane Le, Vietnam
NICHE 2019 RANKINGS
#2 Best College Campus
#2 Best College Food
#3 Best College Dorms
in the state of California
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SEI Curriculum
Specialization by Age and English Level Two very important English Elective classes are:
All SEI students are separated into middle school and high school groups, and Life Skills Class: Teaches and practices communication skills, critical thinking,
further separated by English level ability (beginner, intermediate, advanced). collaboration, creativity, cultural awareness, proper use of technology, and
This allows each student to be challenged to learn and practice English at the leadership as well as an introduction to Western culture, American classroom
appropriate speed with the appropriate content. practices, American family understanding, college preparation and worldviews.
Students will also be taught basic Western etiquette, good financial stewardship
Interest-Based Learning principles, time management, and study skills.
Because all students learn better when studying something they are interested in,
many of our SEI classes and experiences give choices to students. Students in an ACT/SAT/TOEFL Prep Classes: Students are given the opportunity to focus
interest-based learning environment are extremely motivated and learn at very on preparing for important American college entrance examinations taught by
experienced, professionally trained American teachers.
high levels.
Types of Classes American School Preparation Track
Students who are attending SEI specifically as preparation and orientation for their
SEI includes both English Core and English Elective classes. Core English classes
American high school participate in the special School Preparation Track. The
include focus on reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Elective English classes
specialized classes will be a more advanced level than normal Core English classes
continue to work on improving students’ English ability while focusing on a wide
and be focused specifically on issues students will face in their new schools,
range of interesting topics.
American culture, and host families.
Build Your Own Schedule!
English Level Placement and Class Selection: Each student is placed in one of four levels (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, School Preparation Track) within their age
category (Middle School or High School). Students will be able to choose their classes and club preferences.
Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6 Club Activity
English Elective English Elective English Elective English Elective You Choose!
Core English Class You Choose! You Choose! OR OR
Basic Specialized Track
Intermediate
Advanced
School Preparation Track
Sample English Electives Sample Clubs
Life Skills ACT/SAT Prep TOEFL Prep Robotics
Robotics Dance Speech & Debate Newspaper
American Sports Creative Writing Health & Nutrition Music
Business Environmental Science SPECIALIZED TRACKS Photography
American History Current Events Leadership Outdoor Grilling
World Cultures Science Experiments Engineering / STEM Arts & Crafts
Photography & Design Film Analysis Graphic Design & Animation Cooking
Board Games
Calligraphy
Sports
Swimming
Debate
Movie Trailers
Poetry
Frisbee
Leadership
Tennis
Outdoor Games
AND MORE!
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Specialized Tracks
WA Global Network partners with California Baptist University to offer 3 optional specialized tracks led by highly qualified, renown
university professors. Students may choose one specialized track.
Cost: $800 USD [Limited Spots Available]
Engineering / STEM
SEI students interested in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) will
utilize CBU’s recently completed $80-million dollar, 100,000-square-foot state-of-the-art Engineering
Building. Students will take part in engaging hands-on projects while learning and applying important
physics and engineering principles under the direction of highly accomplished professors at CBU. With
careers in STEM-related fields growing in demand each year, the Engineering Track is a great way to grow
and develop the STEM interests of students in their formative teenage years.
Graphic Design & Animation
With the integral use of smart phones and devices into the everyday lives of almost every person in
the world today, digital visual design is more relevant and important than ever before! SEI students with
interests in photography, graphic design, and animation will have the opportunity to learn under highly
accomplished professionals and university professors at CBU’s School of Architecture, Visual Arts, and
Design (CAVAD). Students will use state-of-the-art technology on the CBU campus to work on graphic
design and animation design. Student will learn both the principles and specific skills behind capturing
and editing great pictures, designing visually engaging artwork, and creating and programming engaging
video games.
Leadership
SEI students in the Leadership Track will learn from leadership experts from California Baptist University on
what effective leadership looks like and how to develop the traits of a good leader in their own lives. While
SEI teaches important life skills such as communication, collaboration, and creativity, those skills can only
be effectively harnessed if a person is also knows how to lead themselves and others. Leadership is a skill
that translates into every area of life, including school, teams, family, and careers.
All specialized tracks are subject to change based on interest level from students.
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Active Learning Travel
One of the best ways to learn and become a more well-rounded individual is to travel to new places. In addition to innovative and engaging classroom
learning at SEI, students continue their learning, cultural acclimation, and English practice by traveling to some of the most famous American cities,
universities, and attractions. With each day of Active Learning Travel at SEI students receive information on what students will explore today in the
morning, then head out to learn and explore under the guidance of the American staff. Students complete their SEI Active Learning Travel Guide
throughout the trip!
WEST COASTJuly 28-August 2
EAST COAST August 2-6
Experience the best of California! Visit the historic, prestigious Northeast!
CITIES CITIES
San Diego Los Angeles San Francisco Boston New York
UNIVERSITIES UNIVERSITIES
UC-San Diego UCLA Harvard MIT Columbia University
ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS
Universal Studios Disneyland San Diego Zoo Statue of Liberty Observatory Central Park
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Schedule
SEI Daily Schedule Off-Campus Outings & Field Learning
SEI provides exciting group outings for students to pick from including
6:30-7:15 Wake Up & Prep Time museums, shopping trips, hiking, star gazing, trips to the beach, and
more. Students are given opportunities to practice their planning and time
7:00-8:00 Breakfast management skills by understanding their options and planning ahead.
8:00-11:00 Periods 1-3 Evenings
11:00-12:00 Lunch Students may use their evening activity time to participate in special
evening activities led by counselors, be involved in the Mentor Program,
12:00-15:30 Periods 4-6 exercise or play games with others, contact their parents, get extra rest, or
spend time at the snack and gift shop socializing with their friends.
15:30-16:45 Clubs
Phone & Technology Use
17:00-18:00 Dinner
With the growing addiction to cell phone use in society,
18:00-18:45 Community Time SEI helps students learn and practice wise habits in their
use of technology. In order to focus on learning, students
18:45-21:50 Evening Activity Options leave their cell phones, tablet, and computers in the dorm
during the day. Students are given specific time in the
22:00 In Rooms / Dorm Hall evening to contact their parents, then turn in their phones
22:30 Lights Out / Technology Off & Away and all technology to their counselor for safe keeping
overnight. At SEI, we teach and encourage students to use
cell phones as tools for communicating with parents and capturing memories
Calendar
(pictures), not for gaming or non-educational social media use.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
July 12 13
Fly to Los Angeles
Recovery &
Be picked up by SEI Orientation Day
staff at the airport
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Cultural
Classes and Clubs
Acclimation and Classes and Clubs Classes and Clubs Classes and Clubs Classes and Clubs Field Learning Day
Begin!
Class Kickoff Day
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Classes and Clubs
End
Rest and Recover Classes and Clubs Classes and Clubs Classes and Clubs Classes and Clubs Classes and Clubs
Graduation
Ceremony
28 29 30 31 August 1 2 3
Begin West Coast Fly Home, or
Active Learning Disneyland UC-San Diego Stanford University MIT
Travel to San East Coast Active
Travel or Golden Gate Bridge Harvard
San Diego Zoo Francisco Travel Learning
Universal Studios Fisherman’s Wharf Downtown Boston
UCLA & Santa Monica Begins
4 5 6
Drive to New York
9/11 Memorial
New York City Fly Home or to
One World Observatory “You Choose” Day! School
Times Square
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Additional Services
Mentoring Program
If your student could benefit from additional personal instruction in a key area, What am I good at: teaches the student who is searching for what they
consider the SEI 1-to-1 Mentor Program. Students are provided individual are good at to identify internal tendencies and innate strengths that will
mentoring throughout SEI by our outstanding staff that can be life changing. logically translate to career paths.
Sample 1-to-1 Mentor Programs You name it: if you have a specific concern about your student or identify
a weakness, let us help. We can craft an individual mentoring program to
College Guidance: teaches the students how to develop a personal address any area that might be holding your student back.
“marketing plan” to give them a great opportunity at outstanding
American universities. Registration: When completing your SEI application, select the 1-to-1 Mentor
Health, Nutrition & Fitness: teaches the student the life time habits of a Program and specify your area of interest.
physically fit and healthy person. Cost: $800 USD [Limited Spots Available]
Confidence and Communication: teaches the shy and timid student
how to grow their confidence, become a self-advocate and effectively
communicate in all situations.
Leadership: teaches the student with leadership inclinations to convert
their potential into reality even as a teenager.
Social Skills: teaches the student who might find it difficult to make or
keep friends how to establish and maintain meaningful friendships.
Technology Use: teaches the student who might have challenges to
make good time and content decisions with the use of technology how to
get this potentially addictive area of their life under control.
VIP Photo-a-Day Service
Receive a personalized, professional picture of your student each day
by WeChat and email. While all parents receive daily updates with 20-30
pictures per day, the VIP Photo-a-Day service guarantees you’ll receive a
picture of your son or daughter. Experience SEI along with your student with
a personalized message to you each day with a new picture of your child!
Cost: $500 USD [Limited Spots Available]
Travel to America with an Adult Chaperone
Students may fly with an adult chaperone and a group of other students from select cities in China. Specific
cities and flight information is available upon request from WA Global Network. Get connected to a trusted adult
and other students to make sure the trip from China to America is stress-free. Families are still responsible for
purchasing their flights individually.
Cost: FREE [from select cities]
Online Tutoring
Improve your English by being tutored online by an SEI staff member. Online tutoring begins February 1. Contact us for more information.
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1 Choose your Program Length
SEI Classes + West Coast Active Learning Travel (July 12-August 2 22 days)
SEI Classes Only + West and East Coast Active Learning Travel (July 12-August 6 26 days)
2 Choose your Specialized Track (optional)
Engineering / STEM ($800 USD)
Graphic Design and Animation ($800 USD)
Leadership ($800 USD)
3 Choose your Additional Services (optional)
Mentoring Program ($800 USD) Limited spots available
VIP Photo-a-Day Service ($500 USD) Limited spots available
4 Choose your Family Color (April 30)
RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW
5 Choose your Classes and Clubs (April 30)
All available English Elective classes and clubs will be listed at waglobalnetwork.org on April 30. Here are samples (2019 offerings may vary):
Life Skills American History Speech & Debate Science Math Matters
Robotics ACT/SAT Prep Health & Nutrition Photography Fashion Design
American Sports Leadership Pop Music Film Worldviews
Business Creative Writing Drama Storytelling Engineering
We invite YOU to join the SEI family in 2019!
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Pricing & Dates GET CONNECTED
SEI Classes + SEI Classes +
West Coast Active Learning West + East Coast Active Learning
July 12 - August 2, 2019 July 12 - August 6, 2019
Payment must be received within these times frames to receive the following prices:
10/1-11/30: $6,100 [super early price] 10/1-11/30: $7,100 [super early price]
12/1-1/31: $6,400 [early price] 12/1-1/31: $7,400 [early price]
2/1-4/30: $6,900 [full price] 2/1-4/30: $7,900 [full price]
5/1-5/31: $7,200 [late price] 5/1-5/31: $8,200 [late price]
WeChat Subscription Account
Application Process for SEI
Register for SEI 2019 by following these simple steps!
1 Submit an Application
Online at waglobalnetwork.org
A hard copy of the application is available upon request
2 Submit Supporting Documents
Passport copy & current picture of student
3 Sign Enrollment Contract & Make Full Payment
Sign contract and make payment (bank wire or credit card) within 10 days
4
Video Interview with WA Global Network Staff Member
A 15-minute WeChat video interview
Admission Requirements Benjamin Euler
SEI Director
Ages: 11-18
Groups & Partnership Inquiries
5 Schedule Visa Appointment
Obtain your B-2 Visitor Visa
Admission Requirements:
• Studied English for a minimum of 3 years
• Supportive parents & obedient
6 Buy Flights and Submit Travel Information
by May 31, 2019 • Respectful student
• Online application at waglobalnetwork.org
• Interview through WeChat OR in-person
interview
Learn more and apply online at waglobalnetwork.org
Apply Online from Your Phone!
Contact Information
USA China
James Brannon Lily Li
Director of Recruitment China Recruiting Consultant
Phone: 1-630-300-5218 Phone: 181-5007-5753
Email: mail@waglobalnetwork.org Email: 2812906593@qq.com
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